FOOD & NUTRITION ANALYST

Overview
Altarum Institutes Center for Food and Nutrition (CFAN) is seeking a Food and
Nutrition Analyst to support multiple projects aimed at strengthening food
assistance and nutrition education programs, and promoting healthy eating and
activity behaviors for optimal nutrition and health of various population groups.
CFAN projects include national studies of federal food assistance and nutrition
programs including WIC and SNAP-Education, nutrition program assessment and
evaluation projects for state government and non-profit organizations, and training
and technical assistance for nutrition program administrators and staff.

The Food and Nutrition Analyst will work on many different studies and projects
providing an opportunity to use and further develop skills in planning and
coordinating evaluation projects, analyzing data, writing summaries and reports,
communicating with a wide range of audiences and collaborating with a variety of
internal and external partners. Specific tasks will include conducting literature
reviews, assisting with developing surveys and interview guides, conducting
interviews, coordinating logistics for project activities, analyzing and interpreting
qualitative and quantitative data and contributing to reports. Because the Analyst
will support many studies, the specific tasks and responsibilities associated with the
position may evolve and change over time.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include:
Provide project support on multiple research and evaluation projects, including
study design, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Balance the needs of multiple simultaneous projects with competing deadlines.
Liaise and coordinate with many different internal and external partners.
Self-manage time and resources effectively.
Follow all applicable privacy and confidentiality procedures in daily work.

Qualifications
In order to meet the responsibilities of this position, you must have:
Masters degree in public health, nutrition or related field; or bachelors degree
with at least 4 years of experience working in food and nutrition programs.
Knowledge of a wide range of research and evaluation methods and processes,
including literature reviews, qualitative methods, quantitative analysis, and
technical writing.

 Genuine interest in improving the impact of food and nutrition programs on

program recipients.
Knowledge of federal food assistance and nutrition programs.
Strong writing skills. Strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills and initiative.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point required.
Technical proficiency in analytical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, STATA, NVivo)
preferred.

ABOUT ALTARUM:
Altarum Institute is a nonprofit systems research and consulting organization that
has been servicing government and private sector clients since 1946. Combining
the analytical rigor of a research institution with the business agility of a consulting
firm, the Institute is uniquely positioned to
deliver practical, systems-based health and healthcare solutions to its clients.
Altarums nonprofit status ensures that the public interest is always preeminent in
our work. Our dedication to social responsibility is evident in all that we do, serving
the public good with integrity and enabling others to do the same.
Altarum's dynamic work environment emphasizes integrity, personal commitment,
and teamwork. In addition to the meaningful and challenging work, Altarum offers
an outstanding benefits program that includes paid time off, tuition reimbursement,
401k (5% employer contribution), a flexible work environment, and much more. We
invite you to explore exciting and rewarding career opportunities with us.

Altarum Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will

receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status
as a protected veteran, or disability.